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Newellton, Louisiana

town · Tensas Parish

At a glance

997
Population
$52,800
Median home value (all homes)
83% below U.S. median
$124,861
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$542/mo
Median rent
60% below U.S. median
$25,190
Median household income
68% below U.S. median
32.1 min
Average commute
56.3%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
10.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing65% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost7% above
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college50 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates76.3%
College graduates5.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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